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spread-out areas

[/sprɛd aʊt ˈɛriəz/]
nounpl: spread-out areas
áreas espalhadas
1. Geographic regions or zones that are dispersed or distributed over a wide territory with gaps or spaces between them, rather than being concentrated or compact
The suburbs are spread-out areas with houses separated by large lots.
Os subúrbios são áreas espalhadas com casas separadas por lotes grandes.
2. Territories or districts characterized by low population density and scattered development
Rural spread-out areas make infrastructure development more challenging.
As áreas espalhadas rurais tornam o desenvolvimento de infraestrutura mais desafiador.
Synonyms
dispersed areasscattered regionssprawling areasdistributed territoriesfragmented zones
Antonyms
concentrated areascompact regionsdense areasurban centersclustered zones

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas espalhadas
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
áreas dispersas
alternative, slightly more formal
São Paulo
áreas dispersas; áreas esparramadas
both forms commonly used
Portugal
áreas dispersas; zonas espalhadas
áreas dispersas is more formal and technical

Related Idioms & Phrases

spread thin
scattered to the four winds
spread across the landscape
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